Originally Posted By: Rolla07
Originally Posted By: T-Stick
So we all know that the industry is moving to 0w20 ... but if that is the right weight for a winter viscosity why would not a lightweight (energy conserving) 5w30 be just as suitable or better in the heat of summer.
Why cant people accept that 0w20 is perfectly effective year around regardless of where you live, for daily driving?
Because.....some of us are not sheep, blindly following what the manual says: for maximum engine life we choose to tailor oil, oil viscosity, and oil change interval to best suit the engine and operating conditions.
You do realize, the same engineers who recommend 0-20 in Phoenix, also say burning 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles is perfectly normal. The same engineers spec 0-20 in the US and 5-40 in other countries--for the same vehicle--how does that sit with you?
Steve
Originally Posted By: T-Stick
So we all know that the industry is moving to 0w20 ... but if that is the right weight for a winter viscosity why would not a lightweight (energy conserving) 5w30 be just as suitable or better in the heat of summer.
Why cant people accept that 0w20 is perfectly effective year around regardless of where you live, for daily driving?
Because.....some of us are not sheep, blindly following what the manual says: for maximum engine life we choose to tailor oil, oil viscosity, and oil change interval to best suit the engine and operating conditions.
You do realize, the same engineers who recommend 0-20 in Phoenix, also say burning 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles is perfectly normal. The same engineers spec 0-20 in the US and 5-40 in other countries--for the same vehicle--how does that sit with you?
Steve